Threat Screening Security Officer | Growth & Benefits

Allied Universal; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Security Officer Threat Screening to safeguard clients across government and other sectors. You will screen visitors and belongings, monitor access points, verify IDs, and respond to incidents with a calm, professional presence.

This full-time role offers steady schedules, a focus on customer service, and opportunities to grow within a nationwide security company. A valid Guard Card or license is preferred, with multi-location possibilities.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of law enforcement, military, or security experience, or a college degree.
• Ability to lift over 20 pounds preferred.
• Guard Card or license preferred.
• X-ray screening experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Age: 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as a condition of employment.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public while carrying out screening procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Operate screening equipment and conduct entry-point screening in accordance with established procedures, identifying prohibited items and referring concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Verify identification, credentials, and authorized access for individuals entering controlled areas; maintain accurate visitor and screening-related records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Skills

Customer service experience

X-ray screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree

Job description

Allied Universal in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Security Officer Threat Screening to safeguard clients across government and other sectors. You will screen visitors and belongings, monitor access points, verify IDs, and respond to incidents with a calm, professional presence.

This full-time role offers steady schedules, a focus on customer service, and opportunities to grow within a nationwide security company. A valid Guard Card or license is preferred, with multi-location possibilities.